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Anthony’s Philippines: “It was an Adventure” Jake Redman
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Anthony’s Amazing Singapore: “Toe Dipping” Point of SE Asia Jake Redman
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Anthony’s Ireland: Hellman’s Makes Ketchup Too Jake Redman
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Dallas, Disney and Deals. Our 100th Episode. Jake Redman
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AirBnB Cancels Some Cancelling & Jake Thinks Charlotte is a Beach Town Jake Redman
On April 28, 2026, Alaska Airlines launched its new nonstop service from Seattle (SEA) to Rome (FCO), and the hype has been real: more than 1,150 standby passengers reportedly tried to get on inaugural flight AS180. So here’s the question every West Coast traveler is now asking: is Alaska Airlines […]
It is Monday, April 27, 2026, and this is less a breaking-news blast than a quick loyalty catch-up. A couple of these changes, especially from United and Marriott, have been rolling around for a few weeks already. But if you have not checked the fine print lately, […]
Bottom line: The fastest way to a great 48-hour Mexico City weekend: stay in Roma Norte or Polanco, eat one street meal and one tasting menu, and hire a private mural guide on Sunday morning. Mexico City is the kind of place that ruins you for other vacations. It is […]
If you’re fresh to travel and a first time airport lounge guest you may ask “What even is an airport lounge?” An airport lounge is a members-only or paid waiting area inside the airport where travelers can sit in a quieter space, use Wi-Fi, grab food and drinks, and sometimes […]
“What the heck is basic business class?” There you are. browsing flights for that big anniversary trip, or maybe just a well-deserved break from the daily grind, and suddenly, there it is. A basic business class fare to London or Tokyo that actually looks… reasonable. It is a four-figure number, […]
It’s that quick splurge math we all have to do on the spot from time to time when asking “Is the upgrade to a hotel club lounge worth it?”. But picture it. You’re standing at the front desk after a long flight, your bags are heavy, and the agent gives […]
Cathay Pacific “The Wing” First Lounge Returns: If you have spent any time navigating Hong Kong International Airport, you know the lounge competition there is serious. After a long closure and a full refresh, Cathay Pacific is reopening its flagship “The Wing, First” lounge on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. For […]
If you woke up this morning feeling like your travel rewards strategy just got hit with a heavy dose of reality, you aren’t alone. It’s Monday, April 20, 2026, and the landscape of points, miles, and “standard” airline fees shifted significantly over the weekend. The “United MileagePlus changes 2026 edition” […]
For a long time, transcon flying has been a silly little game of extremes. You either accept six hours of coach-mode misery, or you pay Polaris money and pretend it’s affordable because you get a rem-less nap. United’s new Coastliner “Premium Plus” (their brand name for premium economy) is expected […]
The Modhop Verdict: Is the digital nomad lifestyle worth the hype? Yes, but only if you stop treating it like a budget vacation. Of all the digital nomad pitfalls the real problem isn’t just the cost—it’s the productivity tax you pay when you try to work from a beach chair. […]
